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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 SE vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 SE and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 suits buyers after a larger, slimmer foldable: its 8-inch display and thinner body set it apart from the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 SE’s 6.5-inch screen and 10.6 mm thickness. Overall, they are close, with a narrow edge for the Fold7; the SE posts the stronger AnTuTu result.
The Fold6 SE has the denser display, at 422 ppi against 368 ppi, and more vertical resolution, at 2,520 px against 2,184 px. It scores 2,200,000 in AnTuTu v10 versus 1,995,132 for the Fold7. The newer model uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the SE has the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.
The Fold7 weighs 215 g against 239 g and supports up to 1 TB, while the SE tops out at 512 GB. It also adds Wi-Fi 7 over Wi-Fi 6 and offers 7 years of updates against 4. Both have 16 GB of RAM, a 4,400 mAh battery and 25 W charging.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 SE
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 SE is the better buy for buyers who prioritize 422 ppi and its 2,200,000 AnTuTu v10 result.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is the better buy for buyers who want an 8-inch foldable display, Wi-Fi 7 and 7 years of updates.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, ahead on Design & display and Connectivity.
| Category | Galaxy Z Fold6 SE | Galaxy Z Fold7 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.0 | 7.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.2 | 9.0 |
| Camera | 9.0 | 8.8 |
| Connectivity | 7.9 | 8.8 |
| Battery & charging | 7.1 | 7.1 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 SE, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 2,200,000
- against 1,995,132
- Display Pixel Density
- 422 ppi
- against 368 ppi
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 2,520 px
- against 2,184 px
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.4
- against Bluetooth 5.3
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 1 TB
- against 512 GB
- Weight
- 215 g
- against 239 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold6 SE | Galaxy Z Fold7 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 3 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno (1000 MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 830 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.4 GHz | 4.47 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 1 TB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 2,200,000 Best value | 1,995,132 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 3,234 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 10,059 |
| CPU Description | 1×3.4 GHz Cortex-X4 + 3×3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 + 2×3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 + 2×2.3 GHz Cortex-A520 | Octa-core CPU with 2x4.47 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L and 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | 5,952 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold6 SE | Galaxy Z Fold7 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue, Silver, Pink | Blue, Silver, Black, Mint Green, Green |
| Body Thickness | 10.6 mm | 8.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 72.8 mm | 143.2 mm |
| Body Height | 157.9 mm | 158.4 mm |
| Weight | 239 g | 215 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 85 % | 90 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic, Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP48 | IP48 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | A |
| Repairability Class | — | C |
| Foldable | No | Yes |
| Drop Test Count | — | 210 |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 4.2 mm |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold6 SE | Galaxy Z Fold7 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | B |
| Battery Capacity | 4,400 mAh | 4,400 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Bypass Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | — | 40 h 28 min |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | 15 W |
| Charge cycles | — | 2,000 |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold6 SE | Galaxy Z Fold7 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 21:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 2,600 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.5″ | 8″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,968 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,520 px Best value | 2,184 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 422 ppi Best value | 368 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, HDR10+, Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Foldable Display, Scratch Resistant, Mohs Level 1, Secondary Display |
| Cover display diagonal | — | 6.5″ |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold6 SE | Galaxy Z Fold7 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold6 SE | Galaxy Z Fold7 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Cooling System, Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Cooling System, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold6 SE | Galaxy Z Fold7 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 | 16 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 4 years | 7 years Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold6 SE | Galaxy Z Fold7 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, eSIM Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, UMTS, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display, Dual Band, MIMO Best value |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | — | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | Computer Sync, eSIM, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, UWB, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.1, USB OTG, USB Type-C, ANT+ | Samsung DeX, UWB, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host, eSIM, VoLTE, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, ANT+ |
| USB Version | — | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | 0.66 W/kg Best value | 1.24 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 1.13 W/kg Best value | 1.36 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 1.42 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.24 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | — | 10,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 3,500 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold6 SE | Galaxy Z Fold7 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, HID, LE, aptX, SBC, AAC | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, High-Bitrate Audio Support, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold6 SE | Galaxy Z Fold7 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | — | 2,109 € |
| Model numbers | — | SM-F966B, SM-F966B/DS, SM-F966U, SM-F966U1 |
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